Child Development

An introduction to the foundations of early childcare, including: basic child development, health and safety, nutrition, and behavior management and discipline. Learn practical guidelines for childcare and explore options for careers and vocations in early childcare.

An introduction to topics common to childcare providers, including: licensing, record keeping and insurance; safety, facility preparation and regulations; illness and injury prevention; creative and enriching activities; communication with parents; and menu planning. Course includes practical guidelines for building and/or working in successful and nurturing childcare environments.

An introduction to the foundations of early childcare, including: basic child development, health and safety, nutrition, and behavior management and discipline. Learn practical guidelines for childcare and explore options for careers and vocations in early childcare.

An introduction to topics common to childcare providers, including: licensing, record keeping and insurance; safety, facility preparation and regulations; illness and injury prevention; creative and enriching activities; communication with parents; and menu planning. Course includes practical guidelines for building and/or working in successful and nurturing childcare environments.

Students gain knowledge of the physical, cognitive and social/emotional development that takes place during the first year of life. Focus of the course will include ideas for creating a caring and enriching environment that promotes positive infant development and developing skills in family communications, problem-solving and stress reduction for caregivers. Students will explore careers and vocations in Early Childhood Care and Education.

An introduction to the foundations of early childcare, including: basic child development, health and safety, nutrition, and behavior management and discipline. Learn practical guidelines for childcare and explore options for careers and vocations in early childcare.

An introduction to topics common to childcare providers, including: licensing, record keeping and insurance; safety, facility preparation and regulations; illness and injury prevention; creative and enriching activities; communication with parents; and menu planning. Course includes practical guidelines for building and/or working in successful and nurturing childcare environments.

Students learn how to care for and nurture development for multi-age children in an early childhood environment. Emphasis on addressing topics related to the care and nurturing of multiple children include: sibling adjustment, birth order, temperament, family dynamics and parenting styles, communication and stress management, effective discipline and age and gender considerations. Students explore careers and vocations in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Students gain knowledge of the physical, cognitive and social/emotional development that takes place during the first year of life. Focus of the course will include ideas for creating a caring and enriching environment that promotes positive infant development and developing skills in family communications, problem-solving and stress reduction for caregivers. Students will explore careers and vocations in Early Childhood Care and Education.

This course provides the student with information on the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from 12 months of age to 23 months of age (Toddlers). Emphasis is placed on creating safe and nurturing environments and how toddlers learn and develop through play. Students explore careers and vocations in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Students learn about the physical, cognitive and social-emotional development of the 24-36 month-old, including developmentally appropriate expectations and behavior. Focus is placed on the importance of independence, self-regulation, language development, play and learning, safety, and wellness in two-year-olds. Students will explore careers and vocations in early childhood care and education.

Children must be between the ages of 3-5 years. No other children will be admitted.

Course focus is on the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development and education of the three to five-year-old child. Emphasis is on learning how to create a nurturing and safe environment, which fosters emerging skills and school preparedness. Students develop communication and problem solving skills while planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities with children in a classroom setting.

With music-based movement and dance, rhythms, rhymes and singing, this course will explore how physical activity supports cognitive learning and socialemotional development in infants and young toddlers. Using multi-sensory props and instruments, students will experience how music and movement promote and sustain early developmental patterns necessary for building a strong foundation between body and brain. Laboratory portion of the course may require students to participate in activities along with children ages 0 to 24 months.

This introductory course focuses on development of the 0 to 24 month old child in outdoor settings. The physical, cognitive and social-emotional benefits of outdoor play and activity for families and children will be emphasized. Students develop ecological and environmental awareness of local outdoor community resources. Students experience, plan and create safe and appropriate outdoor spaces, caring for and stimulating the positive development of infants and toddlers in outdoor settings. Students will explore careers and educational pathways in Early Childhood Care and Education.

This course will explore how physical activity supports cognitive learning and social-emotional development in early learners. Using multi-sensory props and instruments, students will experience how music and movement will promote and sustain early developmental patterns necessary for building a strong foundation between body and brain. Laboratory portion of the course may require students to participate in activities along with children ages at least 24 months old.

This introductory course focuses on development of the 2-5 year-old child in outdoor settings. The physical, cognitive and social-emotional benefits of outdoor play and activity for families and children will be emphasized. Students develop ecological and environmental awareness of local outdoor community resources. Students experience, plan and create safe and appropriate outdoor spaces, caring for and stimulating the positive development of 2-5 year olds in outdoor settings. Students will explore careers and educational pathways in Early Childhood Care and Education.